QA Tech - $34.60/HR (Continental Schedule)

Description

Title: QA Tech, paying $34.60/HR on a continental schedule.

The company is expanding its North American manufacturing network. The new dairy production facility in Peterborough, Ontario, focuses on high-quality, responsible food production.

As a Quality Technician, you help confirm that products meet the standards expected for the company's brands. You keep the process sound by combining lab science with day-to-day plant operations, and your work supports safety, continuous improvement and environmental care. The role suits a detail-minded person who works well at pace, asks questions, takes ownership and cares about quality. The company has operated for 130+ years, and the team works with advanced technology in a cooperative, growth-focused setting.

Responsibilities

• Test ingredient, product and environmental samples in the lab, and run, calibrate and service the analytical instruments with precision.
• Carry out routine audits, checks and sampling on the production line to confirm compliance with standards and test plans.
• Use SAP to trace batches, record production data and keep clear visibility across each run from start to finish.
• Prepare test solutions, media and reagents to specification, following Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).
• Log analytical and microbiological results accurately, and keep records and reports that hold up to audit and regulation.
• Assess finished dairy products by taste and by look, judging consistency, flavor and other quality traits.
• Flag unusual results or possible deviations quickly to the right people, and help verify root causes or repeat tests.
• Track lab supply stock and order what is needed so testing never stops.
• Promote safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in the lab and on the floor, and keep workspaces clean and orderly.
• Help train and onboard new Quality Assurance staff so procedures stay consistent.
• Work with production and engineering to improve product quality, process reliability and efficiency.
• Take on other quality tasks that match department priorities.

Requirements

• A two-year college diploma in a field such as Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology or Chemistry, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on work in a manufacturing lab or quality setting.
• Proven skill running and maintaining complex analytical and microbiological equipment.
• Clear written and spoken communication to share results and work across teams.
• Basic math and computing skills for lab and plant tasks.
• Experience with SAP or a similar enterprise system used for production quality tracking.
• Comfort with digital tools and technology that automate processes and protect data accuracy.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts as production schedules require.
• Ability to stand for long periods, climb ladders or catwalks, and work in confined or refrigerated spaces.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Interest in cross-training and working with other departments toward a shared focus on quality and safety.

Conditions

Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Schedule: continental schedule, with flexible shifts as production requires.

Pay: $34.60/HR.

Travel: 00% - 25%.

Relocation: not provided.

Posting end date: November 8, 2026.

The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and will consult applicants who request a disability accommodation during recruitment.

Benefits

• Build deep expertise in manufacturing quality at one of the most advanced dairy production facilities in Canada.
• Learn from cutting-edge laboratory technology and digital quality systems.
• Work alongside process engineers, operators and quality professionals focused on innovation and sustainability.
• Grow through continuous improvement projects that raise operational performance and product reliability.